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W885 RLA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 RLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,523 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tow hook near tyre bent

Offside oil leak engine

Fail 23 Jan 2017 50,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tow hook near tyre bent

Offside oil leak engine

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,592 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2016 49,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,435 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 48,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,913 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre some wear on inside edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,913 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre some wear on inside edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,252 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,433 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,339 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,339 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 35,203 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,256 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 33,256 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,379 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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W885 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 56,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W885 RLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W885 RLA registered?

W885 RLA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W885 RLA safe to buy?

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